“It’s probably more likely that he will have a bad event than a good event,” was…
Category: Chess
Gukesh loses share of lead on bad day for Indian men
The Indian campaign in the open section of the Candidates chess competition suffered major blows in…
Gukesh knows how to handle pressure when it mounts, says coach Vishnu Prasanna
It’s a question D Gukesh has faced a few times in the last year or so.…
Gukesh stays joint leader as Indian men settle for draws
For only the second time in 10 rounds, games involving Indians in the open section of…
Vidit bounces back with second win against World No. 3
The Indians continued to create ripples in the Candidates chess competition. Veering between sensational wins and…
Gukesh downs Vidit to reclaim share of lead
This edition of the Candidates chess competition is turning out to be a rollercoaster ride. There…
Addition of killer instinct changed Vidit: Roktim Bandyopadhyay, childhood coach
This was around 15-16 years ago, at the annual open chess meet in Kolkata, when the…
Fighting chess marks Indian campaign at Candidates: Sasikiran
“All three are in with a chance. That’s a good start,” GM Krishnan Sasikiran said of…
Gukesh joint-second after dramatic loss under time pressure at Candidates chess
Viswanathan Anand on official live commentary described it as a ‘tragedy’. It was a blunder from…
Great day for Indian men at Candidates chess
“What’s Vidit Gujrathi’s favourite holiday destination? Waiting room,” someone quipped in the comments section, during live…